Louisiana Downs Race 4 - 6 1/2f Stakes
OUR BUCKY CHARM (7) will appreciate the longer journey after finishing a solid fourth when resuming last start over 1006m at Louisiana Downs Turf (Turf). Races well when second-up. Should camp just off the leaders. Among the leading chances. CHUPAPI MUNYAYO (3) was unwanted in betting last time but scored by 4 lengths over 1308m at this track (Dirt). Leading hope again. MALIBU RAIN (6) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start when he made late ground but found a couple better over 1207m at this track, beaten 11 lengths. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. DAN D'ORO (2) last appeared five weeks ago over 1408m at this track when he finished fourth. This is his first run for the Michael Hewitt stable. Worth plenty of thought.

Jockey: Alexander Castillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 3rd in a small field at this track on June 29 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Runnin Munnin with 56kg at $17.40. Last start ran last of 8 at Evangeline Downs Turf on August 21 over 1006m, 13 len behind Our Favorite Son carrying 55.5kg at $45.50. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 21/08/2026 | 53 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $47,076.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | FM | Alexander Castillo | 55.5kg | 0:56.71 | 3-8-8 | 6 |
| 13.4L | $45.50 |
| 3/5 | 29/06/2026 | 157 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $34,868.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alexander Castillo | 56kg | 1:11.57 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $17.40 |
| 3/7 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $32,885.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 55kg | 1:11.10 | 1-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 02/01/2026 | 129 | CLM 4U | $32,885.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 55kg | 1:10.38 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $27.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/08/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $15,504.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1106m | Fast | Julio Ramirez (Jnr) | 53.5kg | 1:05.38 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $23.30 |
| 6/8 | 28/07/2025 | 57 | CLM 3U | $13,761.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Jonuelle Pena | 53kg | 0:58.09 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 4th in a small field at this track on August 10 over 1408m, 10 len behind Cryptozonic with 56kg at $1.80. The start before that 2nd in a small field at this track on June 24 over 1408m, 0.3 len behind Eastside Cool with 56.5kg at $2.80. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 10/08/2026 | 47 | CLM 3U | $12,126.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Elio J Barrera | 56kg | 1:24.79 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/6 | 24/06/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $12,337.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:23.21 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 02/06/2026 | 41 | CLM 3U | $11,611.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Harry Hernandez | 56.5kg | 1:23.80 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/9 | 22/04/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $16,012.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1673m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:44.93 | 6-3-3 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $11.80 |
| 1/12 | 09/04/2026 | 31 | CLM 3U | $16,012.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose I Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:25.81 | 3-1-1 | 12 |
| 2.8L | $4.90 |
| 3/9 | 09/03/2026 | 67 | CLM 3U | $19,663.00 | Fairgrounds | 1673m | Good | Jim Graham | 55.5kg | 1:42.90 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Most recently scored a big 4 len win at this track on August 24 over 1308m defeating Master Of Arms with 55.5kg at $17.20. The run before that 6th of 8 at this track on July 22 over 1207m, 8 len behind Nat Gas with 56kg at $12.10. Big chance to go back-to-back.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 24/08/2026 | 33 | CLM 3U | $11,127.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1308m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 55.5kg | 1:19.06 | 6-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $17.20 |
| 6/8 | 22/07/2026 | 46 | CLM 3U | $12,337.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Lane J Luzzi | 56kg | 1:11.41 | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $12.10 |
| 5/6 | 06/06/2026 | 48 | CLM 4U | $11,855.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jairo Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:23.61 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $3.50 |
| 6/9 | 19/04/2026 | 35 | CLM 4U | $45,124.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 56kg | 1:10.02 | 8-6-6 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $6.10 |
| 1/10 | 15/03/2026 | 29 | CLM 4U | $43,539.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54.5kg | 1:11.44 | 8-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |
| 5/12 | 14/02/2026 | 57 | CLM 4U | $45,649.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | SP | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53kg | 1:10.82 | 11-6-5 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Elio Barrera
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
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Most recently 6th of 8 at Evangeline Downs on August 29 over 1609m, 13 len behind Native Star with 53kg at $8.20. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Evangeline Downs on July 30 over 1609m, 6 len behind Golden Glider with 53kg at $14.80. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/08/2026 | 30 | CLM 3U | $17,118.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | J Melancon | 53kg | 1:39.49 | 6-4-6 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $8.20 |
| 3/7 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $21,771.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | J Melancon | 53kg | 1:40.48 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $14.80 |
| 2/9 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $22,496.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1609m | Fast | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 1:41.00 | 3-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/06/2026 | 13 | CLM 3U | $24,407.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | J Melancon | 54.5kg | 0:58.35 | 6-3-3 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $8.40 |
| 5/7 | 12/06/2026 | 29 | CLM 3U | $24,407.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1106m | Fast | C Fusilier | 55.5kg | 1:05.31 | 3-7-5 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $11.40 |
| 4/8 | 14/05/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $20,950.00 | Evangeline Downs | 1006m | Fast | C Fusilier | 53kg | 0:58.24 | 5-2-4 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $19.80 |

Jockey: Rey Williams
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on August 24 over 1207m, 11 len behind Sip And Go carrying 54.5kg at $12.20. The run before that ran second last in a small field at Louisiana Downs Turf on July 29 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Publius carrying 56kg at $12.60. Well placed to take this out.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 24/08/2026 | 26 | CLM 3U | $12,126.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1207m | Fast | Rey Williams | 54.5kg | 1:12.60 | 1-5-3 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $12.20 |
| 4/5 | 29/07/2026 | 40 | CLM 3U | $13,788.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Rey Williams | 56kg | 1:35.96 | 1-2-4 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $12.60 |
| 5/8 | 19/06/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $20,921.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | M | Mario Fuentes | 56kg | 1:38.95 | 2-3-5 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $21.90 |
| 9/9 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $26,536.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Alfredo J Juarez Jr | 56kg | 1:39.26 | 5-9-9 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $11.20 |
| 1/6 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | CLM 3U | $19,553.00 | Lone Star Park | 1609m | Fast | Alfredo J Juarez Jr | 56kg | 1:40.60 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/5 | 25/04/2026 | 40 | CLM 3U | $19,651.00 | Lone Star Park | 1710m | Fast | Alfredo J Juarez Jr | 56kg | 1:46.61 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Harry Hernandez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after four months 4th of 7 at Louisiana Downs Turf on August 4 over 1006m, 1.75 len behind Trust Daddy carrying 56kg at $2.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Oaklawn Park on March 19 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Fifth Avenue with 53.5kg at $3.90. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 04/08/2026 | 107 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $34,237.00 | Louisiana Downs | 1006m | FM | Isaac Castillo | 56kg | 0:56.55 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 19/04/2026 | 31 | CLM 4U | $46,579.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 53.5kg | 1:10.25 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $1.40 |
| 2/9 | 19/03/2026 | 34 | CLM 4U | $43,539.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Ramon A Vazquez | 53.5kg | 1:10.82 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 5/11 | 13/02/2026 | 89 | CLM 4U | $44,223.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Abel Cedillo | 54kg | 1:10.51 | 7-4-5 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $9.60 |
| 5/7 | 16/11/2025 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $93,130.00 | Del Mar | 1308m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:16.78 | 1-6-5 | 7 |
| 13.9L | $19.30 |
| 5/7 | 24/10/2025 | 47 | CLM 3U | $39,574.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56kg | 1:09.05 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |